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on the ropes
[英] [ɒn ðə rəʊps]
[美] [ɑn ðə roʊps]
[短语] 即将崩溃
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学习人数 853
难度等级 8/10
认知比例 29.43%
例句
America's machine -tool industry was on the ropes
(2000考研T1)美国的机床产业也岌岌可危
The shop is on the ropes and must surely have to close soon.
这家商店已到破产的边缘，肯定得关闭。
"Lately, business has been on the ropes."
最近，生意就快要完蛋了。
助记
联想
（研）on the rope = on the cliff = in deep water =at risk = in danger 危险，岌岌可危
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